Motilium (Motis)

Motilium (domperidone) increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. It is also used to treat vomiting caused by signals and treat Parkinson’s disease. Motilium is NOT licensed for use in increasing breast milk. Read the State of Motilium blog here.

Before you start using it, read the manufacturer’s Product Instruction that comes with the medicine.

General:

This medicine contains Domperidone. Domperidone is a so-called dopamine antagonist. These substances reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting by accelerating gastric emptying.

You can use this medicine when you suffer from nausea, vomiting, a feeling of heaviness or bloating, an uncomfortable feeling in the upper abdomen or when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus (reflux).

Always tell your doctor and pharmacist which medicines and/or dietary supplements you are using or have recently used.

Use

Follow these instructions closely, unless your doctor prescribes otherwise. Are you unsure about the correct use? Then contact your doctor or pharmacist.

It is recommended to take Motilium 10 MG before meals, as the absorption of the drug slows down a bit after meals.

Treatment duration:

Symptoms usually disappear within 3-4 days after you start using this medicine. Do not use Motilium for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.

Adults and teenagers from 12 years old and with a body weight of 35 kg or more:

The recommended dosage is one tablet, up to three times a day, preferably before meals. Do not take more than three tablets a day.

Since the orodispersible tablets are fragile, they should not be pressed through the foil, as this would break or damage them.

Remove the tablet from the blister pack as follows: Do not press the tablet through the foil Pull the foil up at the edge and remove it completely Push the tablet up Remove the tablet from the blister Place the orodispersible tablet on the tongue. It melts automatically and is swallowed with saliva. There is no need to drink with it.

Conditions

You should not use this medicine if you:

• suffer from a stomach bleed,
• often have severe abdominal pain,
• have persistent black stools,
• have prolactinoma (pituitary disorder) or
• are lactose intolerant.

You should be extra careful if you:

• suffer from liver or kidney failure,
• have heart rhythm disorders or
  have an increased risk of cardiac arrest.

Pregnancy
This drug is not recommended during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. Indeed, few studies have been conducted with pregnant women. Always contact your doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant.

Breastfeeding
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding because some of it passes into breast milk. Always contact your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Driving
This medicine does not affect your ability to react, so you may drive vehicles and machines.

Eating anything
Avoid irritants to the stomach lining such as alcohol, orange (juice), highly spiced foods, fats, peppermint, coffee, tea and gas-containing drinks.

Alcohol
Alcohol does not affect the action of this medicine. Alcohol does irritate the stomach. So best to avoid it anyway.

Interactions
If St. John’s wort is used at the same time, this medicine may be less absorbed by the body.

Discuss possible interactions with medicines and/or food supplements you are taking with your doctor. All possible interactions are described in the package insert.